I feel a burning need to blog about ways you can get ripped off as an indie artist.

Yes, it's an unsavory topic. And let's face it, no one wants to admit that they have been swindled. But, I would…Read more

 

Billy Kirsch, hit songwriter and owner of Kidbilly Music

Positive Disruption: Team Building Through Music
 
In the late 1990’s hit songwriter Billy Kirsch saw a change coming in the music industry, spurred by digital downloads.
 
Kirsch, who always had an…Read more

Film and TV placements are a great way to find a home for your original music- but how do you get started??? Here are three easy steps to get started!

1- Get the Right Songs- I love country music…Read more

Matt, Shantell and Gunner

When I was a pimply teenager on the farm in Utah, I had a big crush on a 'big hair' duo named Nelson. They broke onto the charts with mega hits in the early 90's like …Read more

On stage at the Samsung Galaxy Stage at CMA Fest!

CMA Fest 2014 is winding down, and I'm thinking about all the fabulous 'firsts' that came from this week! Here are just a few that come to mind...

• Thanks to…

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Ben Hayslip and me

Ben Hayslip found his way from Evans, Georgia to the top of the country music charts. And, we were lucky enough to hear his story at the most recent Nashville Berklee Jam at The Rutledge in…Read more

Me, Joe and Cullen with his furry sidekick

On a recent radio station visit to Knoxville I had the chance to meet Cullen Kehoe, Programmer/Production DirectorAmericana Nights, WFIV 105.3 FM. For those of you who may not know, My…Read more

This edition of the blog may stir the pot a bit, and this is only my opinion, but I think some of these realities need to be shared- especially with newcomers to the industry. So, here are five reasons that…Read more

For the first time I'm promoting a record of mine to radio. And, I'm learning a lot about how promotion at radio works. So, here are a few tips for you artists who are about to embark on the same…Read more

Kevin King at NAMM in Nashville

If you’re a guitar player who wants to learn piano, I’ve got someone you need to meet. Say hello to Kevin King, CEO and founder of Pianokingdom- a company that has created a…Read more

Rick Barker, Taylor Swift's former manager

I had the opportunity to hear from Rick Barker in Nashville recently at a music industry luncheon hosted by Indie Connect. Rick was Taylor Swift’s manager during the years she went from…Read more

So I'm about to begin a big adventure-  recording my fifth record!!!

And, I got thinking that recording an album is a lot like having a baby, at least in these five ways:

• Emotions run high-…

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Me and Jeff Gray



1- What do you think it takes to succeed in the music business today?

this question will always always cause me discomfort and my answer(s) will probably aggravate or confuse many people. To…Read more

If you're in Nashville, chances are you've heard of Judy Rodman. Not only is she a top vocal coach, she's a hit songwriter, in-demand vocal session producer and avid artist with her most recent band 6Play.

Merrill Jenson
Merrill Jenson has been called the “John Williams” of Utah, but this sought-after composer is humble about his credentials, and candid about what makes him tick.

“I grew up in Richfield, Utah and there was…Read more

Dallas Davidson Playing His Hits at The Rutledge
This week hit songwriter Dallas Davidson gave a master class on songwriting at the Nashville Berklee Jam. And I just wasn’t gonna miss the chance to learn from someone…Read more

Will you please like my fanpage?

How many times a week do you see a post that looks like this from an artist?

It's so sad really, because so many times when you take a leap of faith and join…Read more

 
I chatted with Maddie Madsen recently, and she was so kind as to answer some of my questions for
Berklee College of Music's alumni blog.  The following is a re-posting of the blog on Berklee Blogs.

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Jan and I backstage at the Grand Ole Opry
 

Nashville didn’t see Jan Buckingham coming…

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Jan discovered her knack for writing when she wrote her first song, titled “Oh Sad Little Blue Bird”…

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   Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Scarlata for Berklee College of Music's alumni blog. 
The following is a re-posting of the blog on Berklee Blogs.

LAB: Where Music Has Taken Me
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  Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing music supervisor Wendy Levy for Berklee College of Music's alumni blog. The following is a re-posting of the blog on Berklee Blogs.

  LAB: The Career That Found Me
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Mark Montgomery, Shantell Ogden and Gary Gold

Last week,  Berklee Alumni and friends in Nashville had the opportunity to hear the wisdom and candor of digital entreprenuer and music industry expert Mark Montgomery and well-known Producer/Musician/Engineer Gary Gold.

Here…Read more

When did making guitars become a passion for you?

When I was 20 I walked into a guy's shop on Vancouver Island and saw that he was making guitars. The smell of rosewood and lacquer took me…Read more

Me and Judy Rodman
With 40 years of training and experience, Judy Rodman knows the voice like only an expert could. On March 6, she shared her wisdom with a group of Berklee alumni- covering everything from…Read more